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Often pastors spend their efforts trying to develop eager volunteers, engaged leaders, generous donors, and regular worshippers. In pursuit of these efforts, pastors can find their time filled with tasks related to the programs, services, administration, and emergencies of the church. This was a system that built the churches of the past, sustained by generations loyal to the church and who have valued the habit of regular engagement. But the church of tomorrow won’t be able to rely on people’s habitual dedication in the same ways. The future of the church may take a different approach.

Discipleship is a task that often is expected as a by-product of programs. As we move into a future where we can’t rely on loyalty and habit to maintain people’s dedication to the ministry of their church, this relational shift will be important. What if we spent more time investing in people personally to become devoted disciples of Jesus Christ? We don’t need volunteers, leaders, donors, and worshippers. What we need are disciples who do all of that and more. Besides, do you remember a time in your life and ministry when you were excited to personally help people grow closer to Jesus? Wouldn’t it feel fulfilling if you could pour some time into personal, relational disciple making? If you are a pastor who is hungry to get back some time and devote it entirely to helping people become a disciple of Jesus Christ, this co-lab’s for you. We will learn how to get that time and explore what to do with it together.